Less efficient methods were used for gene editing before CRISPR. The candida strain of yeast is likely not used as base for editing or industrial purposes. Give

Less efficient methods were used for gene editing before CRISPR. The candida strain of yeast is likely not used as base for editing or industrial purposes. Given what we have learned about covid's origins, an analysis of the gene in this yeast is probably needed to confirm its origin and quell any suspicions.